On 3 October 2023, the Delhi Police’s Special Cell conducted a series of raids targeting the office of the news website NewsClick and several journalists and people associated with the organisation. Later that day, the website’s founder Prabir Purkayastha and its human resources department head Amit Chakravarty were arrested under the anti-terror law UAPA. NewsClick has been accused of receiving funds to spread pro-China propaganda, a charge the organisation has repeatedly denied. NewsClick’s coverage has consistently reported on issues that concern the general public, ranging from labour issues, to the farmers’ protest and the anti-Muslim riots in Delhi. In the 27th episode of The Caravan Baatcheet, host Vishnu Sharma (@hellovishnu) talked to Hartosh Singh Bal (@HartoshSinghBal), the executive editor of The Caravan. Highlighting the distinction between journalism and propaganda, Bal says that journalism and democracy go hand in hand, and the crackdown on the last remaining bastions of independent media does not augur well for the country’s democratic future. What message does the government want to send to journalists and the media on these critical issues? Find out in this in-depth interview. Watch here: youtu.be/nDdDVLhpB_c

Following an inquiry lasting over 300 days, the National Human Rights Commission closed its case against journalist Omar Rashid after the Delhi police found no grounds to proceed with the investigation into the anonymous social media allegations levelled against him last year. Read more: zurl.co/2Ezho

#Update on the unprovoked campaign of #slander & #communalhate launched against me by some practising #advocates. After a 300-day inquiry, #NHRC has closed the case as #DelhiPolice found no grounds for action. The truth is now on record.  Accountability is next. My Statement👇

most interesting story so far (TMC- cong - left - etc) still giving more than a fight to (BJP EC)

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The rapidly escalating hostilities between US-Israel and Iran are deeply concerning. The safety and security of every Indian citizen across the Middle East must be our highest priority. I urge the Government of India to take immediate and proactive measures to safeguard our people.